Kolkata, July 10 (IANS) Operational preparedness and ongoing infrastructure development came in for discussion at the District/Station Commanders’ and Works Conference at the Coast Guard Region (North East) headquarters in Kolkata on Thursday and Friday, officials said. The conference was chaired by Iqbal Singh Chauhan, Inspector General and Commander of Coast Guard Region (North East).It was attended by district/station commanders, senior officers from the headquarters, works officers and repre…
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Bhubaneswar, July 9 (IANS) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday raised serious concerns over the alleged non-payment of financial assistance to more than 50,000 children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic since March this year. In a press statement, the regional party condemned the state government over the alleged non-payment of financial assistance to children orphaned due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The party alleged that the state government is not only failing to provide pension…
Bhubaneswar, July 9 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday launched the national programme for issuance of Letters of Authorisation (LoAs) for sustainable fisheries in the high seas.On the occasion, he also launched the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission Document and presented Letters of Authorisation (LoAs) for High Seas Fishing to ten Fish Farmer Producer Organisations (FPPOs) and fishermen from across the country.Addressing the gathering, the Vice President said that the initiative…
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive in Bhubaneswar on a one-day visit to Odisha on Thursday, government officials said on Wednesday.The state government said in a statement that during a programme organised by the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) in Bhubaneswar, the Vice-President will formally launch the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission, a flagship initiative of…
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (IANS) Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Energy Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Wednesday announced that PM-Surya Ghar Yojana will be attached to different housing schemes of the Odisha Government, including Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY), reflecting the state’s focus on renewable energy and affordable housing. The Deputy CM revealed the plan while chairing a high-level review meeting on power sector reforms, safety measures, and implementation of central and …
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (IANS) Odisha Police on Wednesday launched the e-Zero FIR System for cyber financial fraud cases, marking a significant step towards strengthening the state’s response to cyber-enabled financial crimes. This was launched by the Director General of Police, Odisha, Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, during a special programme held at the Odisha Police headquarters in Cuttack.“The initiative marks a major milestone in Odisha Police’s efforts to leverage technology for faster, transparen…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said the government is closely monitoring the potential impact of El Nino and an extensive monitoring mechanism has been put in place, adding that rainfall would gain further momentum this month, leading to an acceleration in kharif sowing.Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Centre is addressing the situation with comprehensive preparedness, a clear strategy, and strong ground-level action, he …
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said that, guided by the vision of harmony between development and environmental conservation, Odisha has emerged as a leading state in the country in forest conservation and the creation of green cover. In his address during the State-Level Van Mahotsav event here, CM Majhi said, “Extensive plantation is the only long-term solution to tackling global climate change and increasingly severe heatwaves. Development and enviro…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The Centre has approved the nationwide rollout of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme and cleared Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) worth Rs 1,237.58 crore to modernise Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) through industry partnerships, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) said on Tuesday.According to the government, the decisions were taken at the fourth meeting of the National Ste…
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IANS) In a major boost to rail connectivity and passenger convenience, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Monday flagged off the inaugural Puri–Koraput Express Special from Puri Railway Station and the Brahmapur–Udhna (Surat) Amrit Bharat Express Inaugural Special from Brahmapur Railway Station, marking the commencement of its daily operation in place of the existing tri weekly service. Further, Ashwini Vaishnaw participat…